The DoD is seeking rising junior and senior (third and fourth year) undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in full-ride scholarships for concentrated studies in information assurance. Students selected for the program

will receive full tuition support and an annual undergraduate stipend of $22,500 and $30,000 for graduate students.

Application deadline is May 15, 2017.

For application instructions and IASP information, visit https://www.csusb.edu/cyber-security/scholarships/dod-iasp.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

➢ 18 years of age➢ U.S. citizen➢ Ability to pass federal job clearance requirements and security background investigation➢ Full-time CSUSB junior or senior undergraduate, first or second year graduate➢ 3.2 GPA for undergraduate or 3.5 for graduate students➢ Pursue an academic program in Cyber Security at CSUSB with no outside employment

Application Requirements

➢ Resume➢ A separate 8.5 x 11 page with the applicant’s name and school, highlighting recognitions, honors

and awards➢ A separate 8.5 x 11 page assessment of your knowledge and ability of 6 competency areas ➢ 2 letters of reference from (professional and academic), addressing the following factors:

o The relationship of the referee to youo The length of the relationshipo An assessment of potential for academic success and fulfillment of degree requirementso An assessment of your knowledge and ability over 6 competency areas

➢ Agreement to accept a federal appointment and intern assignment under the DoD or a federal hiring authority (preferences for employment agency or location are not guaranteed)

o This requires students to agree to serve one year of service to the DoD, upon graduation, for each year of scholarship received, in addition to an internship

➢ Agreement to accept assignments that require travel or changes in duty stations

Details for the above requirements are provided in the DoD attachments Program Information and Application Instructions, located on the CSUSB Cyber Security Center website above.

Applicant must meet with Dr. Tony Coulson prior to submitting application (arrange appointment) by contacting cyber@csusb.edu or 909-537-5768. Application packet should be sent to:

DoD IASP c/o Tony CoulsonCal State San Bernardino

5500 University Pkwy JBH-282San Bernardino, CA 92407

THIS CHECKLIST IS REQUIRED TO BE THE FIRST PAGE OF THE APPLICANT PACKAGE, AND MUST BE SIGNED BY THE STUDENT APPLICANT AND THE P.I.

Student Full Name:

Current Alternate Address: Address:

Phone Number (Cell): Phone Number (landline or Permanent):

Student School Email Address:

Alternate Email Address:

Activity / Question Item Included /

(Y/N) Student Initials

P.I.Initials

Current U.S. Citizen:

Official Transcript(s) provided:

Cumulative GPA -provide score in next column. Must match transcripts (no rounding):

Currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a CAE:

Anticipated final graduation date: Mo ____ Yr ______

Resume provided:

Awards, Honors and Distinctions list provided:

2 Letters of Reference provided:

Veteran Status -state 5 or 10 yrs. Proof of Eligibility provided:

OF612 Supplemental Information Chart (Section II) provided:

Supplemental Statement of General Academic and Employment Conditions provided:

Department of Defense (DoD) Agency Location Choices *See Section G, Paragraph 10 – May leave blank.

Agency Location Choice #1

Agency Location Choice #2

Agency Location Choice #3

I would be interested in active duty military service as a means to meeting my obligated service requirements.1

Yes / No

I am currently a member of the National Guard or a Reserve Unit. Yes / No

Student Signature: P.I. Signature:

Student P.I.Printed Name: Printed Name:

1 Includes full-time active duty Guard and Reserves

II. Supplemental Information (Chart)

A. Applicants for the IASP must provide certain information about their academic standing to enable a review of

academic sufficiency by the appropriate National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.

All information and material that you attach to this statement shall become part of your application for federal

employment.

B. Provide complete responses to all information requirements, as applicable to you and attach additional documents

as required. Sign and date this statement in the area provided.

Beginning in the Fall of Academic year 2017-2018,

I will enter the following class (ex. Junior):

Declared major:

Number of credits earned: Number of credits required to graduate:

Academic Advisor’s name and email address:

C. I have listed all colleges or universities I have attended in Section 2 below, starting with the current institution at

which I am enrolled (or accepted for enrollment) as of the date of this statement, and have provided the necessary

official transcripts.

Institution State Dates Attended Degrees Earned (or Expected)

Overall GPA:

Overall GPA:

Overall GPA:

D. You must attach two (2) letters of Reference.

E. By signing this supplemental statement, I acknowledge that the information given above is true and correct.

Name:

Signature: Date: